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Date: 22 April 2019 Source: Summary: According to the researchers, occupational health promotion programmes are emerging in the United States. Nearly half of all workplaces in the country offer health or wellness programs, and 17% of workplaces with 50 or more employees offer comprehensive workplace health promotion programs. Conversely, comprehensive workplace health promotion programs include supportive social and physical environments, links to related programs, health education programs, integration of programs into the organizational structure, and health research with follow-up and training. Because small employers often have access to safety tools, the research team has developed a strategy for finding ways to integrate safety and health promotion programs in order to create a health culture for all workers. “Half of all American workplaces offer health and wellness programs. “ScienceDaily. Half of all jobs in the United States offer health and wellness programs. Survey results suggest that small employers need specific attention because they offer fewer health programs, policies, and benefits than large employers.